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G701 PJO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

269,693 mi
Last recorded269,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 PJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 269,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 269,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 267,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead and footwells corrosion

handbrake nearing end of travel

Fail 21 Jan 2020 267,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead and footwells corrosion

handbrake nearing end of travel

Pass 25 Jan 2019 249,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 236,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 236,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 223,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 210,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 201,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 194,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 180,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 172,569 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 164,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 157,661 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 151,583 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

split o/s/f inner side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2008 151,583 miles

split o/s/f inner side wall

Fail 12 Jul 2007 150,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,103 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 148,815 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 148,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G701 PJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G701 PJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G701 PJO registered?

G701 PJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G701 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G701 PJO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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